2000 Caterpillar 980G For Sale in Birmingham, AL

Name: 2000 Caterpillar 980G
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 80838685
Price: 499500 USD
Availability: InStock

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Machine Info:

Hours:	30280
Serial Number:	2KR03851
Machine Location:	BIRMINGHAM, AL
More Information:	https://catused.com/cu/10222651

Description:

Air Conditioner, Bucket, CAT Certified Powertrain and Hyd. Rebuild, Lighting, Mirrors, Protection 3 YEAR / 5000 HOUR PT + HYD WARRANTY FROM THE TIME OF SALE., Rebuild Cat Certified Rebuild :CAT Certified Powertrain and Hyd. Rebuild, ROPS - Enclosed

Machine Details:

GENERAL CONDITION
Machine Starts and is Operable	Yes
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Cleaning Required	No
SAFETY ITEMS
Horn	Good
ROPS	Good
OPERATOR STATION
Air Conditioner	Good
Dash Console	Good
Windows	Good
ENGINE
Notes - ENGINE	Remove, Recondition, Install - Fuel Tank
COOLING SYSTEM
Notes - COOLING SYSTEM	Replace Hydraulic Fan Pump
ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Alternator	Good
Wiring	Good
TRANSMISSION
Notes - TRANSMISSION	Recondition – Transmission. Torque Converter and Transfer Gear
STEERING
Pumps	Good
Steering Cylinder	Good
Steering Valves / Pumps	Good
Valves	Good
BRAKE
Holds In Park	Yes
HYDRAULICS
Notes - HYDRAULICS	Replaced - Hydraulic Fan Motor
BUCKET
Standard Lift	Yes
FINAL DRIVES
Differentials	Good
Front Axle	Good
Front Final Drives	Good
Rear Axle	Good
Rear Final Drives	Good
COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS
comment 1	Recondition Ride Control Diverter Valve and HYD. Accumulator

From the manufacturer:

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The Caterpillar 980G is a large wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling, stockpiling, loading, and quarry or aggregate applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 980G features a robust frame, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader bucket for efficient earthmoving and bulk material transport. It is commonly used in construction, mining, and industrial operations where high breakout force, stability, and productivity are required. The 980G is part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup and is known for serviceability, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of bucket and attachment configurations for demanding site conditions.

Axles
Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall	22 in (55 cm)
Rear	Trunnion
Bucket
Breakout Force	47,277 lbs (21,445 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	6 cu yd
Bucket Width	11 ft (3 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	11 ft (3 m)
Buckets
Maximum Bucket Capacity	8 cu yd
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height	13 ft (4 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Length	31 ft (9 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	31 ft (9 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	5 ft (2 m)
Weight	65,638 lbs (29,773 kg)
Width	12 ft (4 m)
Width Over Tires	11 ft (3 m)
Engine
Displacement	891 cu in (14,601 cu cm)
Engine Make	2,236
Engine Model	3406DITA
Engine Model	Cat? 3406C DITA
Flywheel Power	300 hp (224 kw)
Gross Power	300 hp (224 kw)
Maximum Flywheel Power	300 hp (224 kw)
Net Power	323 hp (241 kw)
Hydraulic System
Dump Time	2 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	2 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	3.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise	6.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	12.2 s
Lower Time	3 sec
Raise Time	6 sec
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force	47,277 lbs (21,445 kg)
Dump Clearance	11 ft (3 m)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn	40,005 lbs (18,146 kg)
Operational
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	10 gal (38 l)
Fuel Capacity	124 gal (470 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	55 gal (208 l)
Operating Weight	65,638 lbs (29,773 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	44,767 lbs (20,306 kg)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	21 gal (79 l)
Crankcase	10 gal (38 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	23 gal (87 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	21 gal (81 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	124 gal (469 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	55 gal (208 l)
Hydraulic Tank	33 gal (125 l)
Transmission	16 gal (62 l)
Transmission
Forward - 1	4 mph (7 kph)
Forward - 2	8 mph (12 kph)
Forward - 3	14 mph (22 kph)
Forward - 4	23 mph (38 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	23 mph (38 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	27 mph (43 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Reverse - 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Reverse - 2	9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 3	15 mph (25 kph)
Reverse - 4	27 mph (43 kph)
Travel Speed	23 mph (37 kph)
Weights
Operating Weight	65,078 lbs (29,519 kg)

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2000 Caterpillar 980G For Sale in Birmingham, AL

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